The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 37,600
€ 20,000
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is 2.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
62.9
69.9
80.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
69.9 in
Width
67.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
62.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.2
157.9
101.6
160
157.9 in
Length
160 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.89 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
I01
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
128 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft





















